Autism – My Story – Amy | NHS

In this video, Amy tells her story of being an autistic woman.

She talks about events in her childhood that led to her diagnosis, her coping strategies and what advice she would give to others who are autistic.

Being autistic does not have to stop you having a good life.

Like everyone, autistic people have things they’re good at as well as things they struggle with.

00:00 – Diagnosis
00:20 – Growing up
01:34 – School
02:05 – Bullying
03:08 – Specialist unit
03:23 – Coping strategies
03:42 – Support
04:08 – Autistic females masking
04:49 – Acceptance

This video is one in a series called My Story, where people share their personal health stories.

The views expressed and experiences described by people featuring in our stories are their own, and are not endorsed by us. They may not always reflect current NHS or government guidance.

You can find out more about Autism here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/